WVRecord - Wheeling police sued for harassing open carriers

[KBCraig]

It is not their money that was paid out - it came from the tax payers pockets. Personal liability is the answer and/or a court order to change policies and procedures.

If the taxpayers care, they will change the city government. If they don't, they get the bill.

 

[jdmm72]

Each time they pay out, they have to either live with the reduction of budget, or they have to propose an additional levy. To propose the additional levy usually requires a vote, and political ramifications. They can't just raise taxes willy nilly. Eventually, the mayor, or his/her replacement will fire the police chief and possibly some of the officers. It has ramifications to them also, it isn't just a "people's" money ordeal. You know a mayor can't just go ask for money without an explanation, and if that mayor has to explain why the police force needs more money, in a public forum, chances are, he/she will be rebutted by the other side.

I mean think about it, even many of the "school levies" aren't passing. The "for the kids" argument isn't even working anymore.

 

[F350]

Originally Posted by jdmm72
Looks like it's over. No change, just a monetary donation for the violation of civil rights....

http://wvrecord.com/news/257544-whee...amendment-suit

How stupid can these people possibly be?

They have just paid $55,000 to settle a lawsuit, and admitted that they aren't going to change the way they operate their department.

Seems to me that's an engraved invitation for Open Carriers to line up in Wheeling for 5-digit payoffs! Wow.

How many OC dinners and lunches will be scheduled for Wheeling in the next six months?

TFred

Damn! If I weren't 1,500 miles away I'd be packing the truck right now!!!!!!

 

[Va_Nemo]

Any changes to the PD behavior there after this? After the new laws there in WV? Update?

Va_Nemo